Football - Clough appointed Sheffield United manager

Former England striker Nigel Clough has been appointed manager of Sheffield United, the third-tier English club said on Wednesday.

Clough, the 47-year-old son of former Derby and Nottingham Forest manager Brian, takes over immediately at the club, who were relegated from the Premier League six years ago.

Capped 14 times by England, Clough played under his father for Nottingham Forest before spells at Liverpool and Manchester City and was manager at Championship (second-tier) side Derby County until he was sacked last month.